My family built a new carriage house overlooking downtown Ann Arbor earlier this year. It's in front of the house my great grandfather built a century ago. It's been in the family ever since. Both buildings are deeply personal to us. We're looking for the best person to be the first tenant of our new carriage house. Someone who will appreciate living in it as much as we value being the stewards of it.
We built the outside to match the character of the Old West Side Historic District that surrounds it. Inside we built a studio apartment above a two-car garage that is 21st Century contemporary with an up-north flair. That includes a full kitchen, tile bathroom, walk-in closet with washer and dryer, large windows overlooking downtown Ann Arbor, and a stained-window framed by the front door.
This carriage house is a short walk from Argus Farm Stop, Blimpy Burger, Fleetwood Diner, Washtenaw Dairy, and a host of other fun things that make downtown Ann Arbor amazing. It is easy walking distance to the University of Michigan's main campus and Michigan Stadium. It is a quick bike ride to the rest of the city.
Rent is $2,100 per month with a 1.5-month security deposit. Tenant pays utilities, but we have done everything within our power to minimize that cost. Landlord takes care of landscaping.
Tenants responsible for utilities. Owner pays for trash/recycling and handles landscaping.
Apartment for rent
$2,100/mo
438 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Studio
462sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Heat pump
What's special
Studio apartmentOverlooking downtown ann arborTile bathroomFull kitchen
- 22 days
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 462 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, Walk In Closet
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ann Arbor
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |